2010

January 1st always brings an air of promise and is therefore one of my favorite days of the year. Last night, as we bid farewell to 2009, I couldn't help but think about what the new year will bring...or better yet, what I can bring to the new year. So, here it is for all to see (all two of you), in written form...definitely a more binding contract in my opinion.
1. Date night, once a month with my sweetie. NO EXCEPTIONS. Time to road test that prospective baby-sitter across the street. Ready for a challenge Nina?
2. Exercise and Relaxation - Two problems, one solution. Yoga classes starting next week. "Namaste", nuff said.
3. Host at least two dinner parties/larger social gatherings at our home. Time to get over hosting anxiety...my lasagna will be good enough, dammit.
4. Take more pictures. Take better pictures. Sign up for a class at the Chicago Photography Center.
5. Start a vacation fund and start making plans now. Long term plans...a road trip through British Columbia, a drive up Oregon's coast (Cannon Beach) to Seattle, hiking the Grand Canyon, fall foliage in the northeast, Guanajuato, Mexico, not to mention numerous visits to family in Boston and Denver. Is it considered neglect if we forgo Disney?
6. Last but certainly not least, continue the work towards raising a happy, self assured, healthy and potty trained little girl.

I know that 2010 will bring a whole new layer of adventure...more to come soon.